Silliness Quiz - Page 572

orlok · 08-02-2012, 11:22 AM

Summary so far:

1. Which famous politician, at the prime of his political activities, covered the 1932 Olympics as a reporter? (clue - he probably didn't do it barefoot)

2. In what Olympic year were the Gold medals last made of real gold (they are now Silver with Gold plating)? 1912 - Bookpossum

3. What was the top prize at the first modern Olympics held in 1896 in Athens? Silver (and an olive branch) - Stitchawl

4. In the 1900 games, what did France give the winners instead of medals? (clue - something they would consider more valuable than medals)

5. In what year was the first Olympic drug suspension, and a bonus point for the banned substance? Year??? Alcohol - Stitchawl (who else)

6. How old were the youngest and oldest ever Olympians (one point for each)? Youngest??? Oldest 72 - Stitchawl

3 to Stitchawl
1 to Bookpossum

issybird · 08-02-2012, 12:51 PM

1. Gandhi?

poohbear_nc · 08-02-2012, 02:04 PM

4. Trophies (for the mantelpiece?)

poohbear_nc · 08-02-2012, 02:04 PM

1. Krushev?

orlok · 08-02-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

1. Gandhi?

Yes, it was Ghandi, the bare-foot protester.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

4. Trophies (for the mantelpiece?)

Not trophies. Think of something that appreciates in value.

HomeInMyShoes · 08-02-2012, 02:55 PM

real estate?

red_phoenix · 08-02-2012, 03:21 PM

artwork?

Shayne Parkinson · 08-02-2012, 03:27 PM

4. Wine?

orlok · 08-02-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_pheonix

artwork?

Yes, they gave them paintings. In 1900 in France winners got paintings instead of gold medals. Gold, silver and bronze medals weren't given out until the third modern Olympics, in 1904. The French gave the winners paintings because they believed they were more valuable.

So the only questions left are the year in which drug testing first took place, and the Country for an extra point, and the age of the youngest olympian (we've had 9 and 11...)

pdurrant · 08-02-2012, 03:46 PM

youngest olympian: 10

orlok · 08-02-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

youngest olympian: 10

So you got the hint. Yes, the youngest Olympian ever was Dimitrios Loundras, a Greek gymnast in the 1896 Athens Olympics. He was 10.

Stitchawl · 08-02-2012, 08:13 PM

On the next Olympic card:
Team Texting
Drive-by shooting
Skelly
Beer Pong
Johnny-on-the-Pony
Capture the Third World Country
Silly Uniforms

Stitchawl (who'd love to see some televised events OTHER than swimming...)

orlok · 08-03-2012, 04:37 AM

The final missing answer was the 1968 Mexico City games. Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, a Swedish pentathlete, was suspended because he tested positive for a banned substance, namely Alcohol. He drank several beers before the pentathlon, which was against the rules, so he was suspended.

Stitchawl got the most points (3), so take it away!

Stitchawl · 08-03-2012, 07:59 AM

Here we go... according to 'my' source:

1. In which country were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon located?

2. Which animal is responsible for the most human deaths in Africa?

3. What is the name of the animal that lives in a lodge?

4. What is the name given to the active volcano located in Sicily?

5. In which US state is the Grand Canyon located?

6. In which country would you find the Port of Alexandria?

7. What is the largest island in the world?

8. The Bridal Veil Falls is the smallest of three waterfalls that are more famously known as?

9. What is the name of the sea that lies between Israel and Jordan?

10. What occurred first, the Stone Age or the Bronze Age?

Stitchawl

Bookpossum · 08-03-2012, 08:51 AM

1. Sumer?
2. Tsetse fly?
3. Beaver.
4. Etna.
5. Nevada?
6. Egypt.
7. Australia.
8. Niagara Falls.
9. Red Sea.
10. Stone Age.

08-02-2012, 11:22 AM	#8566
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Summary so far: 1. Which famous politician, at the prime of his political activities, covered the 1932 Olympics as a reporter? (clue - he probably didn't do it barefoot) 2. In what Olympic year were the Gold medals last made of real gold (they are now Silver with Gold plating)? 1912 - Bookpossum 3. What was the top prize at the first modern Olympics held in 1896 in Athens? Silver (and an olive branch) - Stitchawl 4. In the 1900 games, what did France give the winners instead of medals? (clue - something they would consider more valuable than medals) 5. In what year was the first Olympic drug suspension, and a bonus point for the banned substance? Year??? Alcohol - Stitchawl (who else) 6. How old were the youngest and oldest ever Olympians (one point for each)? Youngest??? Oldest 72 - Stitchawl 3 to Stitchawl 1 to Bookpossum Last edited by orlok; 08-02-2012 at 03:37 PM.

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08-03-2012, 04:37 AM	#8578
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	The final missing answer was the 1968 Mexico City games. Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, a Swedish pentathlete, was suspended because he tested positive for a banned substance, namely Alcohol. He drank several beers before the pentathlon, which was against the rules, so he was suspended. Stitchawl got the most points (3), so take it away!

08-03-2012, 07:59 AM	#8579
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Here we go... according to 'my' source: 1. In which country were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon located? 2. Which animal is responsible for the most human deaths in Africa? 3. What is the name of the animal that lives in a lodge? 4. What is the name given to the active volcano located in Sicily? 5. In which US state is the Grand Canyon located? 6. In which country would you find the Port of Alexandria? 7. What is the largest island in the world? 8. The Bridal Veil Falls is the smallest of three waterfalls that are more famously known as? 9. What is the name of the sea that lies between Israel and Jordan? 10. What occurred first, the Stone Age or the Bronze Age? Stitchawl

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08-03-2012, 08:51 AM	#8580
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	1. Sumer? 2. Tsetse fly? 3. Beaver. 4. Etna. 5. Nevada? 6. Egypt. 7. Australia. 8. Niagara Falls. 9. Red Sea. 10. Stone Age.